Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, and Paddy Considine join Ben Mendelsohn in the HBO adaptation of the author’s recent novel. Read More here

Jason Bateman earned his first DGA Award nomination for Netflix’s Ozark in the dramatic series category, while Adam McKay picked up his second nod for HBO series Succession after recognition for The Big Short in 2015. Read More here

HBO has ordered a series adaptation of the Stephen King novel “The Outsider” with Ben Mendelsohn attached to star, Variety has learned. In addition, Jason Bateman will direct the first two episodes and executive produce the series under his Aggregate Films banner. Read More here

After getting his start on the Little House on the Prairie television show at the age of 11, Jason Bateman has found consistent work over the past nearly-four decades. Today, he is a household name. He is largely known for his comedy performances — especially that as the ostensibly central character of the cult ensemble sitcom Arrested Development. He toes that critical line for a comedic actor between handsome and goofy. He is often the stooge — the rational character in a comedy who responds to the zany ones. However, even in his broader comedic roles — like color commentator Pepper Brooks in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story — he plays deadpan. It gives him a unique style. Aside from his massive success in the comedy genre, he has tried his hand in drama and horror too — and has taken a few turns behind the camera as director and has found success in them all. His popularity is well-earned. Here are his 10 best roles so far. Read More here

Netflix has announced they have renewed the Jason Bateman led drama series Ozark for a 10-episode third season with Chris Mundy to return as season 3’s executive producer and showrunner.
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